Ergonomics and occupational health

IMPORTANCE

Ergonomics and occupational health are crucial aspects in the design and adaptation of workplaces and in the management of the health and well-being of workers; both areas aim to improve the quality of work life and productivity, while that reduce the risk of work-related illnesses and injuries, support improved productivity, job satisfaction, cost reduction and promote social responsibility. In our country, labor legislation requires companies to meet certain ergonomic standards. and occupational health, so the skills it will provide will help comply with these standards, reducing infractions and sanctions, but above all supporting the well-being of workers.

• Program Postgrado
• Duration 300 Hrs.

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AIM

Train a specialist, capable of identifying, evaluating and classifying the level of ergonomic risk by applying the ergonomic evaluation methods established in current legislation, as well as those of international recognition in order to prevent occupational diseases in any workplace.

MODULES

• Principles and foundations of ergonomics.
• Relevant human characteristics: anatomy, biomechanics, anthropometry and physiology.
• Physical ergonomics in work environments.
• Environmental ergonomics.
• Cognitive ergonomics/psychosocial risk assessment.
• Systems ergonomics: study of work, quality and productivity.
• Formation of the occupational health plan.